Saint Lucifer

Religious interpretations clash in the Mexican drama SANTO LUZBEL, the debut feature from the Nahuatl Theater Company. A group of Indians spark controversy when they ask to stage a performance that the local Catholic priest finds blasphemous. The Indians, who are devoutly religious but practice a different type of Christianity than the Catholics, lock themselves in the church to protest. This sparks a conflict that threatens to turn ugly rapidly. SANTO LUZBEL offers a fascinating glimpse into the cultural practices of Mexican Indians, and was nominated for eight Ariel (Mexican Academy) Awards.